Romantic 1970s Hanae Mori Huge Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Grey Scale Backdrop designer-claude-montana The body of the sweater

The body of the sweater is made of a wool mix and I love how it blends a deep rusty red with a darker taupe colour

A version that was hot off of the runway was also worn by Rooney Mara

Which they did pretty amazingly and at a price more suited to those who could not afford couture (this time period pre-dated Chanels foray into ready-to-wear)

I love richness and instant impact of the fabric and the elegant cut

The set also has its original sash tie that can be used at the neck

Romantic 1970s Hanae Mori Huge Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress w Grey Scale Backdrop designer-claude-montana The body of the sweaterHanae was the first woman of Japanese descent to have presented on the Paris and New York runways and the first Asian woman to be admitted as an official Haute Couture house to La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Her work is exceptional. Hanae Mori excelled at these beautiful floral prints and when I find pieces with these bright and pretty colours and prints that are so definitely identifiable as her work I am very happy. I feel that